Irene Van Dorn Hatt Crane, 98, passed away Sept. 20 in Boise, Idaho.

Irene was born Nov. 18, 1921, to George and Hazel Hatt in at her grandparents’ home on the farm  in Nampa, Idaho.

Irene attended Otis Valley School in Drewsey through eighth grade, and graduated from Crane Union High School in Crane in 1939. She then attended beauty school in Nampa that was interrupted by World War II on Dec 7, 1941. She worked multiple jobs to support the war efforts in Portland, San Francisco, and Chicago.

In 1944, Irene moved to Boise and worked for the telephone company before retiring in 1980. She married Carlton D. Crane in 1947, but later divorced and never remarried.

In her retirement years, Irene volunteered many hours with the Telephone Pioneers of America. Her other hobbies included fishing, bowling, playing cards, spending time with family, and babysitting the neighbor’s dogs, Ginger and Lola.

Irene is survived by her nephew, Dick Edmunson; nieces, Jan Stevenson and Carol Pierce; and eight great-nephews and great-nieces.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Hazel Hatt; sister, Anna Grace Edmunson; and brother, Harvey Hatt.

A memorial service will be held at a later date when we are able to gather to celebrate her life. To honor Irene, you may wish to send a donation to A Better Way Home Hospice, 12400 W. Overland Road, Suite 100, Boise, Idaho 83709. Irene’s ashes will be buried in the Drewsey Cemetery next to her brother, Harvey.